Florida Atlantic scientists explain flash flooding events
A storm in late October brought 1 billion gallons of water in just two hours to Boca Raton.
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No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
What’s happening is a glimpse of what’s coming for coastal and island communities as climate change accelerates.
Your electric bill just hit record highs — here’s why and what you can actually do about it
Your power bill is caught in a perfect storm of surging demand, rising fuel costs and infrastructure failures.
Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts
Many canceled grants were investments in infrastructure that keeps the lights on when the grid is under stress.
Drought is quietly pushing American cities toward a fiscal cliff
Drought is set to pose a greater risk to the municipal bond market than floods, hurricanes and wildfires combined.
4 urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico’s troubled hurricane recovery – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa
Recovering from one of the Atlantic’s most powerful storms will take months and likely years in some areas.
The most conservative thing we can do about climate change? Adapt
Protecting coastlines, hardening infrastructure and building resilient communities are investments in Florida’s future.
Boca Raton needs to improve infrastructure for cyclists
The city promises to incentivize bike-friendly businesses, but there is just a handful of protected bicycle lanes.
King tides are back — and South Florida streets are flooding again
King tides typically occur during the fall in Florida around a new or full moon, causing flooding even on sunny ...
Powering a sustainable future for Caribbean connectivity
Caribbean countries bear the brunt of climate impacts despite contributing minimally to global emissions